Box 1
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Contains 218 Results:
“Move at daybreak. Arrive at Ft. Union at dark having marched 28 miles. There we find the companies fr. Bascom.”, 1866 Oct 14
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection contains a bound volume that consists primarily of the diary of Charles Borberg (pages 29-54 of the volume) describing his experiences during a march from Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Fort Union, New Mexico, to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, with the 57th United States Colored Infantry from June 8 to November 30, 1866. The volume also includes an undated, handwritten draft obituary of John L. Criswell of Stanton, Missouri (obituary is written in pencil and is difficult to read); a page...
Dates:
1866 Oct 14
“Cos. A & D are mustered out their term of service having expired. In consequence Col Harwood is also discharged. Was mustered in as Capt. on the 17th inst. The regiment receives pay up to Aug 31.”, 1866 Oct 15-29
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection contains a bound volume that consists primarily of the diary of Charles Borberg (pages 29-54 of the volume) describing his experiences during a march from Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Fort Union, New Mexico, to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, with the 57th United States Colored Infantry from June 8 to November 30, 1866. The volume also includes an undated, handwritten draft obituary of John L. Criswell of Stanton, Missouri (obituary is written in pencil and is difficult to read); a page...
Dates:
1866 Oct 15-29
“We start for the States again with a train of 85 wagons & rations for 50 days. There is great dissatisfaction about Harwoods returning with the command among Officers as well as soldiers. March 10 M & encamp on a good spring.”, 1866 Oct 30
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection contains a bound volume that consists primarily of the diary of Charles Borberg (pages 29-54 of the volume) describing his experiences during a march from Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Fort Union, New Mexico, to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, with the 57th United States Colored Infantry from June 8 to November 30, 1866. The volume also includes an undated, handwritten draft obituary of John L. Criswell of Stanton, Missouri (obituary is written in pencil and is difficult to read); a page...
Dates:
1866 Oct 30
“March 12 M & encamp at Ogatee Springs & Creek. Muster for pay. The weather is beautiful & the scenery before us beautifully picturesque. The prairie is covered with a volcanic mass of rocks containing some iron.”, 1866 Oct 31
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection contains a bound volume that consists primarily of the diary of Charles Borberg (pages 29-54 of the volume) describing his experiences during a march from Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Fort Union, New Mexico, to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, with the 57th United States Colored Infantry from June 8 to November 30, 1866. The volume also includes an undated, handwritten draft obituary of John L. Criswell of Stanton, Missouri (obituary is written in pencil and is difficult to read); a page...
Dates:
1866 Oct 31
“March through several mountain gaps & encamp at Riaul[?] a small town. Came 28 M.”, 1866 Nov 1
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection contains a bound volume that consists primarily of the diary of Charles Borberg (pages 29-54 of the volume) describing his experiences during a march from Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Fort Union, New Mexico, to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, with the 57th United States Colored Infantry from June 8 to November 30, 1866. The volume also includes an undated, handwritten draft obituary of John L. Criswell of Stanton, Missouri (obituary is written in pencil and is difficult to read); a page...
Dates:
1866 Nov 1
“March at daylight. Pass Maxwells Ranch at 10 oclock. A large number of Utes & Appaches [Apaches] have congregated there to trade Robes & furs. We are introduced to Genl Kit Karson [Kit Carson] the celebrated guide & Indian scout who is commanding a N. Mexican Vol Battallion. He may be about 60 years of age, is square built 5 ft. 6' tall & has a rather feminine voice but his clear greyish-blue eyes for which the Indians call him Eagle eye—give Evidence of great energy. . . .”, 1866 Nov 2
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection contains a bound volume that consists primarily of the diary of Charles Borberg (pages 29-54 of the volume) describing his experiences during a march from Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Fort Union, New Mexico, to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, with the 57th United States Colored Infantry from June 8 to November 30, 1866. The volume also includes an undated, handwritten draft obituary of John L. Criswell of Stanton, Missouri (obituary is written in pencil and is difficult to read); a page...
Dates:
1866 Nov 2
“. . . .The general was very sociable & his conversation touching local affairs was very instructive & interesting. The Indians who some weeks ago had again been stirred up, are again pacified, chiefly through his influence. We encamp on Cimerone river [Cimarron River] at dark 24 M. fr. previous camp.”, 1866 Nov 2
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection contains a bound volume that consists primarily of the diary of Charles Borberg (pages 29-54 of the volume) describing his experiences during a march from Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Fort Union, New Mexico, to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, with the 57th United States Colored Infantry from June 8 to November 30, 1866. The volume also includes an undated, handwritten draft obituary of John L. Criswell of Stanton, Missouri (obituary is written in pencil and is difficult to read); a page...
Dates:
1866 Nov 2
“March 25 M. & encamp on Red river or Canadian. Weather is excellent for marching. Harwood using regimental transportation causes increased indignation against the Ex Col.”, 1866 Nov 3
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection contains a bound volume that consists primarily of the diary of Charles Borberg (pages 29-54 of the volume) describing his experiences during a march from Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Fort Union, New Mexico, to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, with the 57th United States Colored Infantry from June 8 to November 30, 1866. The volume also includes an undated, handwritten draft obituary of John L. Criswell of Stanton, Missouri (obituary is written in pencil and is difficult to read); a page...
Dates:
1866 Nov 3
“Start at sun up & enter Rattoon mountains [Raton Mountains]. Scenery is splendid as we cross in the pass. We ascended about 10 M. when we had reached the highest point. Descending we cross one creek 34 times. After encamping the regt. Officers proceed in a body to Maj. Hunters tent requesting him to let them use the transportation for their convenience on the march back. The Col. only promises.”, 1866 Nov 4
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection contains a bound volume that consists primarily of the diary of Charles Borberg (pages 29-54 of the volume) describing his experiences during a march from Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Fort Union, New Mexico, to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, with the 57th United States Colored Infantry from June 8 to November 30, 1866. The volume also includes an undated, handwritten draft obituary of John L. Criswell of Stanton, Missouri (obituary is written in pencil and is difficult to read); a page...
Dates:
1866 Nov 4
“March to Trinidad where we meet Cos H & F at the foot of Rattoon Mountains [Raton Mountains]. The scenery is wildly beautiful. To our left are looming up the snow covered peaks of the Snowy range terminating in the Spanish Peaks Mountains of over 5000 ft high from their base about 12000 fr. the sea level.”, 1866 Nov 5
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection contains a bound volume that consists primarily of the diary of Charles Borberg (pages 29-54 of the volume) describing his experiences during a march from Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Fort Union, New Mexico, to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, with the 57th United States Colored Infantry from June 8 to November 30, 1866. The volume also includes an undated, handwritten draft obituary of John L. Criswell of Stanton, Missouri (obituary is written in pencil and is difficult to read); a page...
Dates:
1866 Nov 5